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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 23, 2009
Michael Santucci, Akron, OH (US);
James Scavuzzo, Medina, OH (US);
Nilimb Misal, Cuyahoga Falls, OH (US);
Martin Z. Bazant, Lexington, MA (US);
Michael Santucci, Akron, OH (US);
James Scavuzzo, Medina, OH (US);
Nilimb Misal, Cuyahoga Falls, OH (US);
Martin Z. Bazant, Lexington, MA (US);
Engineering Consultants Group, Inc., Akron, OH (US);
Abstract
The invention provides a system of devices and a set of methods for accurately characterizing, tracking and controlling bulk material flows. Measurements of input material properties, dynamical measurements involving identifiable tags, and fast, discrete simulations are combined to predict and control the composition of bulk material exiting a container, such as a silo, bunker or hopper. In one embodiment, a system is provided for a coal-fired power plant where the properties of coal are assessed, then the coal is marked and tracked to provide the plant's operators improved control over the coal mixture and target bulk properties as it makes its way from a coal receiving station to delivery for combustion in a furnace.